Beyond the feral obsession with Jacob Elordi – earring, tooth, tongue and back included – the lasting impact of Wuthering Heights will most likely be in the style sphere. Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems. These looks might not translate into everyday wear (great for Halloween, though), but there is a lighter way to embrace the Brontean (via Emerald Fennel and costume designer Jacqueline Durran) mood. The whimsical top being one such example.
Tops kissed with lace trims, ruffles and tiers of gossamer-thin fabrics were circulating the seasonal collections long before the highly-anticipated release – Chemena Kamali’s Chloé has been largely responsible – but Wuthering Heights could become a new catalyst for modern interpretations of whimsical and boho tropes. Top-wise, besides corsetry, retailers will no doubt zero in on silhouettes that float and drape on the body, with Isabella-esque puffed sleeves or Cathy-leaning off-the-shoulder necklines.
Any designers hoping to infuse their collections with cues from the zeitgeist-y movie, will most likely have Margot Robbie’s tour wardrobe pinned to their mood board. The shredded sleeves of her Ashi Studio gown, frayed edges of her Dilara Findikoglu dress, trompe-l’oeil of her Margiela, fabric twists of her Roberto Cavalli and shaggy accents of her vintage John Galliano are key touch-points. Combined with the more enduring boho references that continue to dominate social feeds – like Jane Birkin’s free-spirited ’60s and ’70s style and Sienna Miller’s fondness for frills in the Noughties – the boho blueprint for 2026 is looking pretty eclectic.
As for how to wear such frothy tops in real life rather than the Yorkshire Moors? Jeans or tailored trousers are sensible pairing options, both of which ensure things are dialled down rather than costumed up. And if you fancy going full boho, then consider layered antique pendants and a belt fitting companions.
